Leigh Hale
Professor
Physiotherapy
Otago University
New Zealand
Biography
BSc(Cape Town) MSc (Physio) PhD(Witw) PhD FNZCP
Research Interest
My research expertise transcends both quantitative and qualitative domains and is focussed on clinical neurorehabilitation. My current research interests include: Community falls prevention programmes for older adults Fall prevention in adults with intellectual disability Self-management and stroke Exercise and physical activity in people with long term conditions, particularly Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's disease The use of virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation Disability awareness Valuing support workers
Publications
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Devan, H., Hendrick, P., Hale, L., Carman, A., & Dillon, M. P. (2017). Exploring factors influencing low back pain in people with non-dysvascular lower limb amputation: a national survey. PM&R. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.02.004
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Kanagasabai, P. S., Mulligan, H., Hale, L. A., & Mirfin-Veitch, B. (2017). "I do like the activities which I can do..." Leisure participation experiences of children with movement impairments. Disability & Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1303093
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Mesbah, N., Perry, M., Hill, K. D., Kaur, M., & Hale, L. (2017). Postural stability in older adults with Alzheimer disease. Physical Therapy, 97(3), 290-309. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20160115
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Kanagasabai, P. S., Mulligan, H., Mirfin-Veitch, B., & Hale, L. (2017). Leisure participation patterns of children with movement impairments in New Zealand. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 29(1), 16-22. doi: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000334
